The situation escalated after the block chief, who had arrived at the site to persuade the protesting students to end the blockade, was accused of slapping a student. The incident triggered outrage among the students and further intensified the protest

Prakash Raj questioned the Election Commission after his voter status was marked “shifted” during the electoral roll revision. Claiming officials changed their explanation, the actor alleged contradictions and stressed that the issue concerns every citizen’s right and dignity